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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELECTED
Joe McHugh
Party
Constituency
Occupation
TD and Minister of State
Age
44
Biography

He served as both a Donegal county councillor and a senator before being elected to the Dáil in 2007. He retained his seat in 2011 and in 2014 was appointed as a Minister of State with special responsibility for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

Since first elected to Council '99, I have worked hard to represent the Donegal people, so our needs, concerns and priorities are voiced.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Ensure Donegal benefits equally from the recovery – through jobs, investment, broadband and infrastructure.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

Continuing working on key projects - broadband for rural areas; more job opportunities; long term commitment to health services in Donegal.

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